Senior Scrum Master

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: Senior Scrum Master

The Team:

The team is focused on agile product development offering insights into global capital markets and the financial services industry. This is an opportunity to be a pivotal part of our fast-growing global organization during an exciting phase in our company's evolution.

The Impact:

The Senior Scrum Master plays a crucial role in driving Agile transformation within the technology team. By facilitating efficient processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this role directly contributes to the successful delivery of projects and enhances the overall team performance.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to lead and drive Agile transformation within a leading global organization.
• Engage with a dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities within S&P Global.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Act as a servant leader to the Agile team, guiding them towards continuous improvement and effective delivery.
• Manage scope changes, risks, and escalate issues as needed, coordinating testing efforts and assisting scrum teams with technical transitions.
• Support the team in defining and achieving sprint goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency within the team and across stakeholders.
• Encourage and support the development of team members, mentoring them in Agile best practices.
• Conduct data analysis and create and interpret metrics for team performance tracking and improvement.
• Conduct business analysis and requirement gathering sessions to align database solutions with stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to help translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure adherence to Agile best practices and participate in Scrum events.
• Lead initiatives to improve team efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 to 9 years of experience in a Scrum Master role, preferably within a technology team.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis: Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and database solutions.
• Requirement gathering expertise: Ability to conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirements gathering sessions to elicit, prioritize, and document business requirements related to database functionality and performance.
• Basic understanding of SQL queries: Ability to comprehend and analyze existing SQL queries to identify areas for performance improvement.
• Fundamental understanding of database structure: Awareness of database concepts including normalization, indexing, and schema design to assess query performance.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile certification.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, or Trello.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to support requirements elicitation, user story creation and refinement, agile event facilitation, and continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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